We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

High Wycombe Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School which was opened in 1961 on Whadjuk country. Our school is set in attractive and well-maintained grounds with considerable areas for students to learn and play. High Wycombe PS's moral purpose is Commitment to Growth.

The school vision is: At High Wycombe PS, we are strong, caring and inclusive. We learn, grow and succeed together with the support of our families, teachers, and school community.

The school is focused on delivering high impact, low variation teaching in every classroom. Reading intervention programs provide further support to students. Staff are provided with professional learning and support opportunities to build capacity for high-quality teaching. The school is creating the conditions for learning where student wellbeing and engagement is nurtured. As a WA Positive Behaviour Support school, behaviour expectations are identified, taught and reinforced. The expectations at High Wycombe PS are: Give your personal best; Respect; Our safety; and We are responsible and resilient (GROW). This is aligned to the school's commitment to growth.

Find out more about our school by visiting highwycombeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants should ideally display the ability to communicate effectively, be able to assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs and under teacher direction, implement individual or small group lessons. Suitable applicants should be organised and use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

The ability to cater to the diverse learning needs of students, together with a dynamic and highly collaborative approach, is essential to meeting the needs of all learners. In addition, the ability to model, develop, and implement exemplary and innovative classroom practices is vital to this role.

Flexibility, openness to change, and a commitment to our school's moral purpose are highly valued. We value staff who are creative in their use of resources and strategies and can do so independently or in response to direction from teachers. An ability to work effectively with different staff members, teaching styles, and learning activities, while displaying initiative, is highly desirable.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Lyon, Principal on (08) 6228 7500 or emailing kathryn.lyon@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  2. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  3. Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
  4. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065355

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 October 2026